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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Alpharetta Elementary 4th graders from left Joey Santoro, 10, and Neal Seaman, 10, search a stream for life during environmental education at Washega 4H camp in Dahlonega, Thursday, April 28, 2005. CAES News
Environmental Education 08/12/10 April Reese Sorrow
Learning “al-fresco” style, or getting out into nature’s classroom, is a great way to connect children with the things they are expected to master in school, says a 4-H education specialist.
University of Georgia turfgrass specialist Brian Schwartz drinks water to stay hydrated during the 2010 UGA Turfgrass Field Day held in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Heat stroke prevention 08/12/10 Sharon Dowdy
Adam Miller of Dalton, Ga., gained five pounds over the weekend. By Wednesday, he had lost seven pounds. The college football player’s weight drastically fluctuates during the first weeks of intense, sweaty summertime practice.
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Adult day at camp 08/12/10 Sharon Dowdy
Adults can experience Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday, Aug. 21 during a special Rock Eagle Adult Learning session. During this REAL session, adults can learn about the history of the Rock Eagle Mound and the Little Rock Eagle.
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Landscape classes 08/12/10
Landscape professionals can learn better design techniques using graphics and sustainability practices at upcoming workshops on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga., Nov. 11-12.
Participants view exhibits at the 2010 Southeast Bioenergy Conference at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
Bioenergy booming 08/05/10 Brad Haire
Bioenergy scientists, policymakers, industry leaders and enthusiasts met in Tifton, Ga., Aug. 3-5 to discuss how Georgia and surrounding states could soon establish and grow a vibrant renewable energy market to help the world find alternative ways to power itself.
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Sweet Potato Puff 08/05/10 April Reese Sorrow
An edible class project earned six University of Georgia students national recognition and a little dough.
Three participants in the 2010 UGA Turfgrass Field Day take a break from the heat to hydrate and cool off. CAES News
Record heat 08/04/10 Pam Knox
Anyone who dared a toe outdoors in July knew that the heat started in June turned up in July, which was an extreme weather month. Above-normal temperatures ruled with some record highs being broken. Some record lows were set, too.
UGA food scientist Jennifer Cannon conducts research at the Center for Food Safety in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Hand sanitizer 07/29/10 Sharon Dowdy
A hand sanitizer created by University of Georgia scientists could soon help vacationers on cruise ships spend more time having fun on the lido deck and less time leaning over the side suffering from nasty stomach bugs.
CAES News
Renovator certification 07/29/10 April Reese Sorrow
Painters, carpenters and home renovators will benefit by attending a training Aug. 31 in Savannah that will explain new Environmental Protection Agency regulations for lead-based paints.
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Renovator certification 07/29/10 April Reese Sorrow
Painters, carpenters and home renovators will benefit by attending a training Sept. 29 in Brunswick that will explain new Environmental Protection Agency regulations for lead-based paints.